By Shane Callaghan

Play was halted during AC Milan's clash with the capital club after visiting supporters aimed abusive chants at the former Manchester City striker

AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli was subjected to racist chanting from Roma supporters midway through Sunday's clash with the Giallorossi at San Siro.

The referee was forced to temporarily call a halt to proceedings just after half time following an announcement made via the tannoy stating the game would remain suspended until the abuse stopped.

Roma skipper Francesco Totti was asked by the official to use his influence with the supporters by speaking to a number of them in a bid to put an end to the singing, which appeared to prove effective.